6 Disadvantages of Maintaining a Personal Journal
4. Waste of time
In today’s fast paced world, when people are yearning for more time on their hands to enjoy life, it would be a pity to waste time writing about everyday happenings. It is a good idea though to jot down special memories like the visiting a lovely place, going out on a date with a crush, or recording the first words one’s children speak. However, recording mundane things is only a waste of time.
5. Always needs to be hidden away
An annoying thing about keeping a personal journal is the effort to make sure it’s safely hidden away from people’s eyes. The key needs to be often carried around in the case of and always with you, in case you are usinga lockable diary. If not, then one needs to be doubly careful about hiding it away. Not only are time and energy wasted, the anxiety about someone getting hold of the book even after every precautions can be an irritant.
6. An ode to bad memories
While a journal can serve as a record of wonderful and fun times, it can also be a reminder of sad things. Some people may prefer to remember the tough times as it makes them stronger. However, self-confessions or entries about moments of depression, insecurity and self-deprecation can bring negative emotions that were long forgotten.
